Tapazole 5mg Tablet (Generic Equivalent) (Methimazole)

Methimazole (generic name) is a prescription drug which is sold under the brand name- Tapazole (Trade name). Healthcare specialist may use the trade name when prescriber referring to the generic drug name. It is used for the treatment of the conditions like inflammation of the thyroid gland, Plummer's disease, Graves' disease, and overactive thyroid. It is available in tablet formulation.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE.: -

• Take Methimazole exactly as prescribed by the doctor.
• Do not take this medicine in a smaller or larger amount or for longer than recommended.
• The dosage of the drug depends on the weight, age, height or medical condition of the patient and depend on many factors, then your prescriber will determine your dose schedule. 

What if you miss a dose Methimazole.: -

If you miss or forget a dose of Methimazole, take it as soon as possible, if it almost time for your next schedule. Skip the forgotten dose and go back to your normal schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten or missed dose.

How Methimazole works.: -

It binds to thyroxin peroxidase which inhibits the conversion of iodide to iodine.

Methimazole side effects.: -

Methimazole may cause some side effects; however, you should always tell your health care specialist if you experience any unusual symptoms. 

• Nausea, Vomiting
• Weight loss
• Headache
• Stomach cramps
• Nervousness
• Altered taste and heartburn
• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• inflamed nerves
• swelling
• Swelling of lymph nodes
• Poor or slow blood clotting

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

Before taking Methimazole to talk to your doctor, if you have or had any of the following conditions.: -

• Liver(Hepatotoxicity), Kidney, or heart disease.
• Diabetes
• Hepatitis
• Blood-clotting disorders

PREGNANCY AND BREAST-FEEDING.:-

Let your doctor know before taking this medicine, if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant and if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Kidney.:-

Let your doctor know if you ever had any kind of kidney diseases.

Liver.:-  

Let your doctor know if you ever had any kind of liver(Hepatotoxicity) diseases.

Alcohol.:-  

Please consult your doctor if you are consuming alcohol. If you use alcohol may increase your side effect so it is good to avoid alcohol while using Methimazole medication. 

Interactions with this medication.:-

For informational purposes only. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicine including OTC or any herbal supplement.

Drugs that may interact with Methimazole include.: -

• Anti-seizure drugs such as phenytoin (Dilantin)
• Estrogens and oral contraceptives
• Blood thinners such as warfarin (Coumadin)
• Antidepressants or drugs used to treat anxiety
• Diabetes medications, including insulin
• Abacavir, Abiraterone and Acarbose.